Morgan County Sheriff's investigators have made three arrests in connection with recent thefts of bronze flower vases from local cemeteries.

The Sheriff's Office received two reports on March 21 and March 23 (Good Friday and Easter Monday) from the Somerville Church of God. Nearly 20 vases worth a total of $2,500 were reported stolen.

Investigators, acting on tips from citizens, were able to determine where the vases were sold and identified the people who sold them. Records indicated that the suspects were known to drive a car similar to one seen in the vicinity of the cemetery at the time of the thefts, according to a news release from Sheriff Greg Bartlett.

Wright and Jurdy Hughes are both charged with first-degree theft of property and are being held in the Morgan County Jail on $20,000 bond. Zelma Hughes is charged with first degree receiving stolen property is being held in the Morgan County Jail on $1,500 bond.